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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,640.70, 14,684.09 and 5,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,640.70, 14,684.09 and 5,924.88 is: 8,176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,640.70 : 14,684.09 = 5,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,640.70/14,684.09 = 5,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,640.70x = 14,684.09 × 5,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,640.70x = 87,001,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,001,441.53/10,640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.29

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